Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Spray Finishing in the Home Workshop
Published on January 25th, 2024
I made the video below back in 2009, but it still delivers value today The spray finishing scene and equipment is...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Published on January 18th, 2024
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on January 11th, 2024
There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the best I know of...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish
Published on January 4th, 2024
If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Bo...
Published on December 28th, 2023
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
WAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense ...
Published on December 21st, 2023
Wainscoting is a premium home feature because it makes spaces feel more refined and beautiful This article will help...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Revive Vintage Chisels (and other dull woodworking tools...
Published on December 15th, 2023
Good chisels never die, they just turn into paint can openers and screwdrivers But concealed under that dull and dirty...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
SPADE BITS: A Simple, Cheap & Undervalued Woodworki...
Published on November 30th, 2023
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large holes in wood, and they're useful in ways that other bits...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
CHISELS & PLANES: Why These Hand Tools Still Make Sense
Published on November 30th, 2023
Power tools generate their own hype That’s why you don’t hear much about hand tools in the advertising-driven world...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
AMISH CARPENTERS & CORDLESS TOOLS
Updated on December 1st, 2023
Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Published on November 25th, 2023
Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading